Cequent Performance Products CQT45509 Instrucciones De Instalación página 4

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
1. Lower spare tire for ease of installation. (18 INCH SPARE TIRE WILL REQUIRE
REMOVAL OF THE TIRE LOCATOR BRACKET (SEE FIGURE 3)AND 20 INCH
SPARE TIRE MUST BE RELOCATED FROM UNDER THE BED)
2. Remove 6 of the rear most bed attachment bolts. These can be accessed thru
large holes in bottom of frame or suspension mounts. Leave the two forward most
bed bolts tight. (Total of eight bed bolts)
Raise back of bed up and place a 2" thick wooden block between frame and #3
3.
bed attachment location.
4. Remove license plate to access two bolts for next step.
5. Protect and then remove the bumper by removing 6 to12 bolts (depending on
model year).
•
(03-09) Two M12 bolts and one M14 bolt from the inner bumper corner
brace to the bumper / hitch attachment - per side.
•
(03-09) One M12 bolt from the frame rail bumper attachment to the
bumper – per side.
•
(2010) Two M12 bolt from the frame rail bumper attachment to the
bumper – per side.
• (all years) Two M12 bolt at the license plate area – uncovered in step 4.
6. Set bumper aside for re-installation later.
7. Remove the bumper / hitch structure.
•
(03-09) Remove the last two M14 bolts at the frame rail.
•
(2010) Remove three M14 bolts at the frame rail.
•
The structure will need to be rotated up and pulled back to clear boss and
tab / slot engagements. See figure 2.
8. Lower bed and reinstall the bed bolts.
9. Raise hitch into position and use two forward most M14 bolt (2 per side) to hold it
in place.
Using the hitch as a template, mark and drill 9/16" holes in bottom of frame.
10.
Fish wire the ½" carriage bolts and block into place thru the end of the frame.
11.
Attach 1/2" washers and nuts finger tight.
12. If equipped, remove the vibration dampener from OEM unit and install on this unit
(as shown in figure 1).
13. To ease the installation of the bumper, loosen the two bolts per side at the inner
and outer corner brace (03-09 model only).
14. Raise bumper into position and attach with bolts from step 5.
15. Install the remaining fasteners per figure 1.
16. Measure the gap between bumper and tail gate and adjust for even gap. Tighten
fasteners.
17. Raise spare tire.
18. Give the OEM bumper / hitch structure to customer in case hitch is removed.
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or
ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
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Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 45509, 45709, CQT45509
BOSS
BUMPER
ALIGNMENT PEG
FRAME RAIL
BUMPER
ATTACHMENT
Figure 2
(2003-2009 model shown)
Figure 3
SPARE TIRE LOCATOR BRACKET
Tighten M12 hitch fasteners with torque wrench to 75
Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten M14 and 1/2" fasteners with torque wrench to 100
Lb.-Ft. (136 N*M)
Tighten M12 bed fasteners with torque wrench to 85 Lb.-
Ft. (115 N*M)
Tighten all M10 fasteners with torque wrench to 42
Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M)
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the
vehicle when towing.
Sheet 4 of 12 45509N
TAB / SLOT
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING BUMPER / HITCH
STRUCTURE
07-06-17 Rev. B